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jennifer2000
jennifer2000

Hi folks,

I'm seeing my consultant (Marcus Bankes) on the 26th September to discuss hip replacements. I've read quite a bit of this forum but there's a lot of information! I'd really appreciate some help re what questions do I need to ask him? 

Thanks in advance :-) 

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  • denise46435
    denise46435 jennifer2000

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    What are my restrictions after surgery..following those restrictions is the most important thing you can do along with what excercices and physical therapy. Ask what aids you will need. I started with walker moved on to 4 prong cane and raised toilet. Get a reachet stick too. Good luck. Glad i did it..both hips. See doc today..7 wk check.  Denise
  • ros007
    ros007 jennifer2000

    Posted

    How long in hospital

    Restrictions post-op NB in UK 6 wk minimum for driving using the operated leg

    Aids supplied by NHS -varies across country

    Exercises to build up muscles pre-op

    Any post-op physio - often next to nothing or arranged by GP

    Transport home if you don't have a family car or good friends - usually arrange it yourself but NOT black cabs because of method of getting in and out

    If you live alone type of anti-coagulant therapy post-op - most people struggle with compression stockings, help available for personal care and meals.

    Good luck

    • jennifer2000
      jennifer2000 ros007

      Posted

      Thanks 007 especially the tip re getting home! Black cabs are a total pain now (literally) so no use for after a hospital stay. 
    • ginger47520
      ginger47520 jennifer2000

      Posted

      Jennifer if you have the posterior approach, then after surgery you have to keep you hips and knees in a straight line. Like, no recliner, no crossing feet or legs. No putting feet up on coffee table or foot stool. Because of dislocation.

      I'm five months post op. I had the anterior approach.

      With this one there are no restrictions.like with the lateral or posterior approach.

      However you really do need toilet riser. Because sitting low hurts and getting up is hard at first.

      With the last two approaches you cannot bend over or cross the 90 degree plane.That's why you need reacher. Slip on.shoes really are a help.

  • sylvia65076
    sylvia65076 jennifer2000

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    Hi Jennifer I am going for a pre assessment on the 7th,a friend who works in theatre and assists with hip replacement ops all the time and also had one himself last year is going to e.mail me a list of things to ask when i go,so hopefully should have that in the next week,if i do will pass it on to you if you would like.it is your hip and I think the key is to be well prepared and i am sure like me you will be more confident.good luck
    • ginger47520
      ginger47520 sylvia65076

      Posted

      One more consideration . What are you going to eat when you do get home.  I bought thing I like frozen so I could just pop them in the microwave . You might need can goods. Especially if you are expecting snow after you get home..

      if you have physical therapy at the hospital ware something that covers your bottom. 

      With the anti or approach I had to light my legs and I didn't bring pants or shorts. O things can get a little embarrassing at physical therapy. I wih I had known what to take to the hospital.biggrin

  • ginger47520
    ginger47520 jennifer2000

    Posted

    Ask about the different approaches to having THR. Then ckeck out each one on line to see which is rt for you.

    B/c each has its pros cons. This is a major surgery make sure you are prepared for it especially at home.

  • tom72276
    tom72276 jennifer2000

    Posted

    Hi Jennifer, 1st question I would ask is which method he uses (Anterior/Posterial) as there are lots of different reviews concerning both methods on this forum, all very helpful though, I'd also ask what sort of prosthesis he uses as there are quite a variety on the market, also the success rate of said joint along with his success rate performing these surgeries, aftercare is worth finding out about also, not sure if your in the UK or not? It's well worth attending the hip clinic before surgery if there's one being run, as you get to ask any questions you might have along with meeting someone from Occupational Therapy who will let you know about all the equipment you'll need after surgery, the raised toilet seat is a must, long handled shoe horn & a grabber for reaching things, I'm 8 wks post op now after left THR & it's all going pretty good apart from a pulled hip flexer muscle where I got a bit carried away with the excercises, really important you follow your excercise plan post op along with trying to build up strength in your leg before surgery (if your able to) as this really helps as well on your road to recovery, hope this has helped a little? Good luck with your op, hope all goes well 😉
    • jennifer2000
      jennifer2000 tom72276

      Posted

      Very helpful thank you! I'm in the UK, I'll ask about the hip clinic when I see the consultant, from what people have said on here it sounds really useful. 
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